The Lotus “Circuit Car” - First Details - Houston-Imports.com

zerinVR6 · 06-23-2005, 07:44 AM

The new Lotus “Circuit Car” was announced by Kim Ogaard-Nielsen, CEO of Group Lotus, to privileged Lotus Club International members at the annual Lotus Club International Gala Dinner held at Norwich City Football Club. Based on the Lotus Elise Aluminium chassis, and weighing in at approximately 600kg, the single-seater car (with an option of two seats) has been designed and engineered solely for Track Day and Club
Racing.

The lightweight composite bodywork of the visually dramatic open-topped circuit car combineshigh downforce from cleverly engineered aerodynamics. Part of its phenomenal performance is from a supercharged VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing with Lift – intelligent) engine, and is estimated to achieve the 0 – 100 mph (160 km/h) sprint in a staggering 9.0 seconds. This exciting combination has allowed for a dynamic racing package producing higher performance to that of existing Elise-based products. An entry-level naturally-aspirated VVTL-i engine will also be available, powering the car from 0 – 62 mph in under 4 seconds.

Tony Shute, Head of Product Development at Lotus Cars, explains what makes the Lotus “Circuit Car” a leading high performance track car: “The new product has allowed Lotus to once again apply its key “performance through lightweight” philosophy. This is in order to achieve an innovative product for the track day and club racing Lotus enthusiast whilst staying true to the key
design attributes of the Elise and Exige products. They are considered to be amongst the finest existing road and track day cars by thousands of owners around the world, and the “Circuit Car” will build on this formidable reputation, helping to further underline Lotus as the ultimate driver’s choice.”

The introduction of the new Lotus “Circuit Car” will generate additional exposure of the Lotus brand and provide Lotus with entry to further key market sectors, as Clive Dopson, Managing Director of Lotus Cars, explains “The introduction of this new model plays a key role in developing and enhancing the presence of Lotus Cars on the track, whilst providing the driver of today with a pure circuit car which thrives on the essential values of the Lotus brand. In addition, it will be yet another example of a high quality product to be built at our world class production facilities at Hethel.”

The Lotus “Circuit Car” is due to go into production at the Group Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, in December 2005, with scheduled volume of approximately 100 units per annum.

Full specifications and price will be announced closer to the production date.

Predicted Performance figures:

Naturally Aspirated VVTL-i Engine:
0 to 60 mph 4 seconds (approx.)
0 to 100 mph < 11 seconds

Supercharged VVTL-i Engine:

0 to 60 mph 3.5 seconds (approx.)
0 to 100 mph < 9.0 seconds

Tiger Styles · 06-23-2005, 04:43 PM

Looks good & fast.

VQuick · 06-25-2005, 04:39 PM

Cool. Sounds like an Exige and Exige 240R with the roof chopped off. I like it.

_relapsd. · 06-25-2005, 06:00 PM

that shit looks fucking hawt.

-brandon · 06-26-2005, 09:16 AM

i need to change my pants.... that thing looks great

PakMan · 06-29-2005, 02:27 PM

looks sexy

HatChiE420 · 07-01-2005, 12:07 PM

..hotness

zerinVR6 · 08-17-2005, 01:44 PM

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The prototype Lotus “Circuit Car” will run for the first time at the oldest motorsport venue in the
world, the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, during the Centenary celebrations. Based on the strong, stiff and lightweight aluminium chassis first seen on the Lotus Elise, and weighing in at around 650 kg, the single-seater car (with an option of two seats) has been designed and engineered solely for Track Days and Club Racing. The prototype car was designed and built in an incredible eleven weeks and production versions are scheduled to be built from mid 2006 in the world class production facilities at the Lotus headquarters in Hethel Norfolk.

Click to View Larger Image

Read the rest of this entry »

-=E36=- · 08-17-2005, 01:54 PM

sweet!

braintumor2 · 08-17-2005, 02:00 PM

looks like a giant fish face. but still cool

omgodzilla · 08-17-2005, 02:01 PM

The rear reminds me of the S7.

Mobil1 · 08-18-2005, 08:23 AM

The profile reminds me on a new Viper.

Cool car.

02cavyss · 08-18-2005, 06:44 PM

so wait....are they going to be selling this car to the public?

1990hatch · 08-18-2005, 06:47 PM

did you take those pics?

Crashs_civic · 08-21-2005, 09:06 PM

sweet, i would kill for a lotus.

Poptarts · 08-22-2005, 03:39 PM

i think they will be making public production of the car. but its definately not going to be street legal. thats why it said for club and track racing

Mook · 08-22-2005, 05:17 PM

looks fun

HKS_ECLIPSE · 08-22-2005, 05:22 PM

I'd ball it... I've always wanted to race in hill climb. Talk about a rush

jhonda04 · 08-22-2005, 11:14 PM

fkn sweet

atrdnut · 08-22-2005, 11:18 PM

what a nice job to have

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06-23-2005, 07:44 AM	#1
zerinVR6 Automotive News Guy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 2,157 Car: '05.5 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro and Various Press Cars	The new Lotus “Circuit Car” was announced by Kim Ogaard-Nielsen, CEO of Group Lotus, to privileged Lotus Club International members at the annual Lotus Club International Gala Dinner held at Norwich City Football Club. Based on the Lotus Elise Aluminium chassis, and weighing in at approximately 600kg, the single-seater car (with an option of two seats) has been designed and engineered solely for Track Day and Club Racing. The lightweight composite bodywork of the visually dramatic open-topped circuit car combineshigh downforce from cleverly engineered aerodynamics. Part of its phenomenal performance is from a supercharged VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing with Lift – intelligent) engine, and is estimated to achieve the 0 – 100 mph (160 km/h) sprint in a staggering 9.0 seconds. This exciting combination has allowed for a dynamic racing package producing higher performance to that of existing Elise-based products. An entry-level naturally-aspirated VVTL-i engine will also be available, powering the car from 0 – 62 mph in under 4 seconds. Tony Shute, Head of Product Development at Lotus Cars, explains what makes the Lotus “Circuit Car” a leading high performance track car: “The new product has allowed Lotus to once again apply its key “performance through lightweight” philosophy. This is in order to achieve an innovative product for the track day and club racing Lotus enthusiast whilst staying true to the key design attributes of the Elise and Exige products. They are considered to be amongst the finest existing road and track day cars by thousands of owners around the world, and the “Circuit Car” will build on this formidable reputation, helping to further underline Lotus as the ultimate driver’s choice.” The introduction of the new Lotus “Circuit Car” will generate additional exposure of the Lotus brand and provide Lotus with entry to further key market sectors, as Clive Dopson, Managing Director of Lotus Cars, explains “The introduction of this new model plays a key role in developing and enhancing the presence of Lotus Cars on the track, whilst providing the driver of today with a pure circuit car which thrives on the essential values of the Lotus brand. In addition, it will be yet another example of a high quality product to be built at our world class production facilities at Hethel.” The Lotus “Circuit Car” is due to go into production at the Group Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, in December 2005, with scheduled volume of approximately 100 units per annum. Full specifications and price will be announced closer to the production date. Predicted Performance figures: Naturally Aspirated VVTL-i Engine: 0 to 60 mph 4 seconds (approx.) 0 to 100 mph < 11 seconds Supercharged VVTL-i Engine: 0 to 60 mph 3.5 seconds (approx.) 0 to 100 mph < 9.0 seconds

06-23-2005, 04:43 PM	#2
Tiger Styles LETS START THE SHOW!!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: 5th & Fashion Posts: 7,885 Car: 1998 Honda Civic EX	Looks good & fast.

06-25-2005, 04:39 PM	#3
VQuick Car Story Author Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Katy Posts: 2,416 Car: Maxima	Cool. Sounds like an Exige and Exige 240R with the roof chopped off. I like it.

06-25-2005, 06:00 PM	#4
_relapsd. IM BAD+HAX Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: in the zone Posts: 9,328 Car:	that shit looks fucking hawt.

06-26-2005, 09:16 AM	#5
-brandon Why are we here? Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,952 Car: 1994 Ford Probe	i need to change my pants.... that thing looks great

06-29-2005, 02:27 PM	#6
PakMan ........ Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,638 Car:	looks sexy

07-01-2005, 12:07 PM	#7
HatChiE420 Acura Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 384 Car: 03 accord, 01 3.2 cl	..hotness

08-17-2005, 01:44 PM	#8
zerinVR6 Automotive News Guy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 2,157 Car: '05.5 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro and Various Press Cars	Click to View Larger Image The prototype Lotus “Circuit Car” will run for the first time at the oldest motorsport venue in the world, the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, during the Centenary celebrations. Based on the strong, stiff and lightweight aluminium chassis first seen on the Lotus Elise, and weighing in at around 650 kg, the single-seater car (with an option of two seats) has been designed and engineered solely for Track Days and Club Racing. The prototype car was designed and built in an incredible eleven weeks and production versions are scheduled to be built from mid 2006 in the world class production facilities at the Lotus headquarters in Hethel Norfolk. Click to View Larger Image Read the rest of this entry »

08-17-2005, 01:54 PM	#9
-=E36=- wrd Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Heights Posts: 16,957 Car: ///M	sweet!

08-17-2005, 02:00 PM	#10
braintumor2 Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spring Posts: 584 Car: AE86, RHD 180sx, 91 240sx	looks like a giant fish face. but still cool

08-22-2005, 05:17 PM	#17
Mook I HEART BOOST Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Side Posts: 1,433 Car: a blue one	looks fun

08-17-2005, 02:01 PM	#11
omgodzilla Hi. Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,980 Car:	The rear reminds me of the S7.

08-18-2005, 08:23 AM	#12
Mobil1 I bent my wookie. Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Taco Cabana Posts: 18,482 Car: MKV	The profile reminds me on a new Viper. Cool car.

08-18-2005, 06:44 PM	#13
02cavyss i sponsor my car Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Spring Posts: 27 Car: black 2003 ford focus zx3	so wait....are they going to be selling this car to the public?

08-18-2005, 06:47 PM	#14
1990hatch °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: TX Posts: 14,745 Car: GT35R S13/ EK DD	did you take those pics?

08-21-2005, 09:06 PM	#15
Crashs_civic 467b21 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 1,970 Car: 95 2door Cherokee	sweet, i would kill for a lotus.

08-22-2005, 03:39 PM	#16
Poptarts Something goes here Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lubbock Posts: 2,868 Car:	i think they will be making public production of the car. but its definately not going to be street legal. thats why it said for club and track racing

08-22-2005, 05:22 PM	#18
HKS_ECLIPSE Mccain '08 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Denton/ The Woodlands TX Posts: 3,478 Car: 2005 MB C230k SS	I'd ball it... I've always wanted to race in hill climb. Talk about a rush

08-22-2005, 11:14 PM	#19
jhonda04 WHOOP! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NW (Cy-Fair area) Posts: 5,222 Car: Civic	fkn sweet

08-22-2005, 11:18 PM	#20
atrdnut I <3 Scarlett Johansson Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Office Posts: 13,644 Car: 2003 Toyota Tundra	what a nice job to have